Las Vegas Convention Center/North Hall, Booth 2401 - (January 7, 2008) - MTX Audio, the leader in car audio for over 30 years, today announced at the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that it has expanded its recently-introduced, high quality Thunder Marine speaker line to meet the needs of an even wider range of marine audio buyers. Two new speakers with original equipment-styled grilles and two new gloss black versions of Thunder Marine's popular coaxial speakers, now give boat owners more ways to enhance their powerboats, skiboats and sailboats with the best in marine audio excitement.

Thunder Marine speakers are specifically designed to resist the demands of harsh freshwater and salt water environments, ensuring years of attractive looks and premium audio performance in boats of all sizes. The Thunder Marine line of marine audio equipment can power any audio need, from high-demand outdoor use on speedboats enjoyed by skiers and wakeboarders, to party barges looking for a moisture resistant audio system that can keep the party going.

"Thunder Marine speakers and subwoofers are not the usual inferior product that is sold as ‘marine-grade'," said John Ivey, Senior VP of Consumer Audio for MTX. "These new speakers are engineered specifically for the marine environment and are built to be the most reliable and best-sounding speakers in the marine audio industry."

The new Thunder Marine speakers add to the company's existing line of speakers with gloss white grilles, and include:
• Gloss Black Coaxial (TM6502-B)-An all-black version of Thunder Marine's 6.5", 50W RMS marine coaxial speaker. Sold in pairs. Available 11/15/07.
• Gloss Black 2-Way Wakeboard (TM6502WB-B)-An all-black version of the 6.5" speaker (75W RMS) designed specifically for wakeboard use. Sold in pairs. .Now Available
• OEM Grille Coaxial (TM6002OE)-A 6" coaxial product (50W RMS) featuring the horizontal louvers found on standard OEM grilles. Sold in pairs. Now available.
• OEM Grille Separates (TM6001OE)-Separate tweeter and 6.5" midrange (75W RMS) drivers featuring the horizontal louvers found on standard OEM grilles and packaged for connected use. Sold in sets. Now available.

All Thunder Marine grilles are paintable and removable for easy installation. Made from Centrex ASA plastic which is known for its toughness and ability to withstand almost any impact, Thunder Marine speakers hold up to all kinds of harsh weather as well as extended exposure to Ultra-Violet (UV) rays.

Thunder Marine speakers also feature gold plated terminals and stainless steel hardware to ensure low-resistance current flow, ultimate connectivity, and protection against corrosion. Single 4 ohm voice coils, weather resistant polypropylene cones, insulated tinsel leads, and UV grade ABS plastic protect the mechanical components from moisture, and salt and fresh water spray. Thunder Marine Audio products are worthy of being in a competition-caliber car audio system, yet will provide crystal clear sound for the life of the owner's boat.

During 2008 CES, MTX Audio is exhibiting its Thunder Marine speakers, subwoofers and amplifiers at the MTX Audio display at Booth 2401 in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Thunder Marine speakers are sold at authorized MTX dealers, various marinas, and boat retailers around the country. For more information, visit www.MTX.com/marine.